About the Book
imagining Mexico. It has been such a visual presence, a reminder of injustice and ongoing tragedy. But when actually visiting Mexico, other walls take the attention.
Colour is everywhere – vibrant – intense.
These walls are expressive of life and emotion, matching the lushness of the climate. Maybe the hot sun calls for such saturation, but these are not the pastels of the Mediterranian and certainly not the sombre colours of the north. In walking these streets I am amazed how, whether it is archtectural design or hasty graffiti on the metal awning of a closed shop, there is light and chroma everywhere. This city is alive with people and activity. It seems to go on forever. And these walls put to shame that other one along a border.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
- Additional Categories Architecture
-
Project Option: Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
# of Pages: 142 - Publish Date: Aug 26, 2022
- Language English
- Keywords Coyoacan, Langunilla, colour, urban graphics
About the Creator
Peter Sramek has been a photographic artist since 1970 and has taught at the Ontario College of Art & Design University in Toronto since 1976. His work incorporates photography, digital imaging, handbinding and video installation with a focus on black and white photography which explores the medium's ability to record and represent history and cultural heritage. Sramek graduated from MIT in Cambridge, where he studied under Minor White. In 1979, he helped found Gallery44 Centre for Contemporary Photography, an artist-run centre and photographic workspace in Toronto. He has exhibited widely and is included in collections such as the National Gallery of Canada, the National Library of Canada, MOMA(NYC), the Art Gallery of Hamilton, the Toronto Archives, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and the Allan Chasanoff Collection of Artist's Books (Yale University). Sramek's artist-designed books are published and made available under the title, Book°Sequence Projects.